Friends, Relationships and Community

You have the opportunity to spend time with your peers both inside and outside of school or college, but there are other places you can access if you would like to meet new people or try something new.

There are services in Milton Keynes that can help to support young people to develop and maintain friendships and to be able to feel safe and confident to access their community and enjoy leisure facilities and activities.

Lots of information is available on the Milton Keynes Local Offer. The local offer will tell you what services and activities are available in your local area. This includes volunteer organisations, sports clubs, community events, and youth groups. You can search 'Youth Clubs' in the Local Offer search function.

 

Useful links

  • Action4Youth have a range of specialist bikes and scooters for hire, suitable for those with additional needs.
  • Ambitious Youth Network is moderated online space for autistic young people aged 16 to 25 to meet other autistic young people, take part in peer support sessions, share experiences and find volunteering, work experience and employment opportunities.
  • Cinema Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
  • Groovy Gecko is a club night for learning disabled adults that usually takes place with a live DJ in the centre of MK.
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around you including staff, peers, colleagues and health professionals that you may need additional support, help or a little more time.
  • MK Deaf Zone supports sign language users (including those who have cochlear implants) and welcomes anyone across the range of hearing loss as well as family members.
  • The Buzz is a website is for deaf young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK. It is online space to get information and support, read inspiring stories and connect with other deaf young people.

If you have suggestions of other links that should be included here, please get in touch contact@mksendias.org.uk